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Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF(PBJ)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for PBJ
10/07/2026: PBJ (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF (PBJ) provides targeted exposure to the U.S. food and beverage industry through a proprietary quantitative selection process. Its main strengths include a defensive sector tilt and a methodology designed to capture momentum and quality factors, which can provide a cushion during broader market volatility. It serves primarily as a tactical or satellite component for investors looking to overweight defensive consumer staples. However, investors should be aware of its higher expense ratio compared to broad sector index funds and concentration risk within a single industry. It is most suitable for long-term investors who desire defensive stability with a slight factor-based edge and are willing to monitor sector-specific regulatory and cost trends.
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ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | While it targets growth factors, the defensive nature of the food and beverage sector limits explosive capital appreciation potential. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The fund's quantitative methodology specifically screens for positive momentum, making it suitable when sector trends are favorable. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | The strategy includes value screening, but it is one of several factors rather than a pure-play value strategy. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The sector is historically known for stable companies that provide consistent dividend income. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit | Consumer staples are inherently defensive and generally exhibit lower volatility than the broader equity market. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is looking for a defensive tilt within their equity portfolio with a preference for quantitative factor screening.
Suitability
Best for long-term investors seeking to augment a core portfolio with thematic defensive exposure.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Low | The consumer staples sector typically exhibits lower fluctuations than growth-oriented sectors. |
| Market risk | Medium | General market downturns will still negatively impact the fund's price. |
| Concentration | High | Exposure is limited exclusively to the food and beverage industry, increasing sector-specific risk. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | The higher expense ratio compared to passive broad-market ETFs acts as a drag on long-term performance. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Lower average daily volume compared to larger sector ETFs could lead to wider spreads during stress. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | The focus on large, established food and beverage companies provides a high degree of business stability. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
PBJ generally exhibits lower volatility compared to the S&P 500, aligning with the low-beta profile of the consumer staples sector.
Market Risk
The fund is highly sensitive to input costs, consumer sentiment, and regulatory environments surrounding food and beverage safety.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Packaged Foods & Meats | 45 | This represents the core of the portfolio, focusing on shelf-stable and processed consumer food companies. |
| Industry | Beverages (Soft Drinks & Alcohol) | 35 | Exposure to major beverage manufacturers provides defensive characteristics and brand-name stability. |
| Industry | Food Retail & Distributors | 15 | Includes the supply chain and retail outlets essential for distributing food and beverage products. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Equivalents | 5 | Represents liquid assets held for operational needs and rebalancing purposes. |
Price Behavior
Rolling Over
The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 5.13% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/07/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Oct 7, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $84.16M |
| Issuer | Invesco |
| Expense Ratio | 0.5700000000000001% |
| Distribution Yield | 1.31% |
| Inception | Jun 23, 2005 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +1.36% |
| 1 Year | -0.47% |
| 3 Year | +3.50% |
| 5 Year | +2.83% |
| 10 Year | +4.61% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 15.81% |
| 3Y Volatility | 13.06% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | -0.04 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
| Sustainability Rating | 2 / 5 |
| Benchmark | MSCI ACWI NR USD |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mid Cap | 36.70% |
| Micro Cap | 24.84% |
| Small Cap | 24.00% |
| Large Cap | 9.82% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Consumer Defensive | 81.98% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.31% |
| Industrials | 5.49% |
| Financial Services | 4.40% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 12.14x |
| Portfolio P/B | 1.76x |
| Portfolio P/S | 0.47x |
| Holdings Turnover | 95.0% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Corteva | 5.69% |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland | 5.48% |
| Kroger | 5.28% |
| Keurig Dr Pepper | 5.16% |
| The Coca-Cola | 4.96% |
Upturn AI Summary
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